₹1,677 crore sanctioned to expand Srinagar Airport, new terminal to boost capacity to 10 million
Kashmir, February 25, 2026-The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved ₹1,677 crore for the expansion of the civil enclave at Srinagar International Airport, aiming to enhance passenger experience and operational capacity. The upcoming development includes a new terminal building that will increase the airport’s capacity to 10 million passengers annually. Additional infrastructure will […]
Pashmina Conclave in Leh brings together designers, weavers, and herders
Kashmir, February 25,2026- The Pashmina Conclave is being convened in Leh, bringing together a diverse group of stakeholders to discuss the future of Ladakh’s prized Pashmina industry. Participants include designers from Delhi and Ladakh, local weavers and yarn makers, and the herders of the famed Changthangi Pashmina goat, whose fine wool forms the backbone of […]
Kashmir’s new generation rejects violence, redefines the future
Kashmir, February 25,2026-Kashmir is witnessing a profound generational shift in attitudes toward conflict and violence. While previous decades were defined by fear, displacement, and street confrontations, the youth of 2025 are embracing aspiration, stability, and critical thinking, refusing to be drawn into cycles of militancy or separatist narratives. In the 1990s, widespread fear and forced […]
Vande Bharat train to connect Srinagar and Jammu from march 1
Kashmir, February 25,2026-In a major boost to connectivity in Jammu & Kashmir, Indian Railways will launch a direct Vande Bharat Express service between Srinagar and Jammu starting 1 March 2026. This initiative aims to provide faster, safer, and more comfortable travel for passengers across the region. The new Vande Bharat train will significantly reduce travel […]
2 Para SF K9 Tyson injured, 3 terrorists eliminated in J&K
Kashmir, February 25,2026-In a daring counter-terrorism operation in Jammu & Kashmir, Tyson, a highly trained K9 of 2 Para Special Forces, displayed extraordinary courage while leading the assault on a terrorist hideout. During the high-risk operation conducted in hostile terrain and challenging weather conditions, Tyson was the first to charge into the hideout. In the […]
Siddhartha Gadekar clinches silver in Ski Mountaineering at Gulmarg
Gulmarg, February 25,2026- Demonstrating grit, endurance, and tactical brilliance, Siddhartha Gadekar secured the Silver Medal in Ski Mountaineering, delivering a powerful performance marked by a determined vertical ascent and disciplined pacing on the challenging slopes of Gulmarg. Competing against top winter sport athletes, Gadekar maintained steady momentum during the uphill climb — a decisive segment […]
Srinagar steps up cleanliness drive for Swachh Survekshan 2025–26
Srinagar, February 25,2026- With Swachh Survekshan 2025–26 underway, the Srinagar administration has called upon residents to actively participate in making the city cleaner, greener, and more sustainable by adopting the 3R principle — Reduce, Reuse, Recycle. Swachh Survekshan, conducted annually under the aegis of the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, assesses urban local bodies […]
DC Samba promotes sustainable livelihoods with SHG Kiosks launch
Samba, February 25,2026: Deputy Commissioner Samba Ayushi Sudan inaugurated kiosks set up for Women Self-Help Groups under the flagship Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) initiative at the revered Chichi Mata Temple, aiming to promote income generation and sustainable livelihoods for women in the district. The initiative seeks to provide a dedicated platform to women entrepreneurs […]
DC inspects 10 MVA receiving station at GMC Srinagar
Srinagar, February 25,2026- Deputy Commissioner Srinagar Akshay Labroo on Tuesday inspected the commissioning of a 10 MVA Receiving Station dedicated to Government Medical College and its associated hospitals, aiming to significantly enhance uninterrupted and seamless power supply to critical healthcare facilities in the city. The inspection was carried out in the presence of the Principal […]
Indian Army eye camp screens 98 under Op Sadbhavana
Kashmir, 25 February 2026 -An Ophthalmology Camp under Operation Sadbhavana was successfully conducted on 23 February 2026 at FSC ex 328 Field Hospital, under the aegis of 104 Infantry Brigade, in coordination with 92 Base Hospital. The initiative provided specialised eye care services to a total of 98 beneficiaries, including serving personnel, their families, ECHS […]